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Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Hosted by Corey with the Story, Charleston News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Charleston, South Carolina—from local news and business to culture, sports, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city in the world and keeping communities connected…
Episodes
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Graham Steps Down, Special Election Looms | Charleston News
Senator Lindsey Graham shocks the nation by stepping down after 30 years in public service, sparking a rush to organize a special primary election to fill his…
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Mother Arrested for Child’s Unsafe Living Conditions | Charleston News
A North Charleston mom, Desire’ Breazell-Johnson, 32, was arrested after police stormed her apartment following reports of a child left alone — only to find…
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Fatal Crash Closes Charleston Highway | Charleston News
A fatal crash on Highway 41 in Charleston, SC, has shut down the area and caused major traffic delays—authorities urge drivers to avoid the scene and seek…
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Charleston Airport Security Gets Private Touch | Charleston News
Charleston International Airport is rolling out a bold new security plan: a private company will run daily screenings under the TSA’s strict oversight, keeping…
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Teen Turns Himself In After Georgetown Shooting | Charleston News
A teen in Georgetown, South Carolina, turned himself in after police linked him to a July 7 shooting that left a man critically wounded. Authorities raided his…
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Horse Island Fire Update | Charleston News
Horse Island Fire rages through Francis Marion National Forest, now covering over 1,000 acres with 20% containment—crews battling smoldering hot spots and…
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Baby’s Tragedy Exposes Police Failures | Charleston News
An 11-month-old baby died in North Charleston after police failed to act during a prior welfare check—officers saw signs of severe malnutrition but didn’t…
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!iPhone Heist on Furr Street | Charleston News
A guy got robbed right before sunset on Furr Street after agreeing to buy an iPhone 17 Pro Max — the thief pulled a gun, stole his cash, then even sent himself…
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Convicted Felon’s 9-Year Prison Sentence | Charleston News
Thirty-seven-year-old Thomas Ancrum just got nine years in federal prison — the max — after a high-speed chase, fleeing cops with two illegal guns, and trying…
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Tragic Beach Incident in Charleston | Charleston News
Tragic Beach Incident in Charleston | Charleston News
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!"Only Rock With Real Ones." - A Message from Corey
"Only Rock With Real Ones." - A Message from Corey
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Cold Case: Marcus Lee Murder | Charleston News
A decades-old cold case in Oconee County may be heating up: the December 1986 murder of 56-year-old Marcus Lee, found dead in his own home in Clearmont…
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Wildfire in Berkeley County Rages On | Charleston News
A fierce wildfire in Berkeley County’s Francis Marion Forest has burned over 1,000 acres, fueled by dry conditions, strong winds, and swampy terrain that’s…
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Fortified Solar Expands in Greenville | Charleston News
Greenville County is set to boom with Fortified Solar’s massive $22.75M expansion, creating over 150 new jobs and boosting American manufacturing—just in time…
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Charleston Voters Decide Transportation Tax | Charleston News
Charleston County Council just approved a half-penny sales tax for transportation, headed to voters in November after last year’s failed attempt. If passed…
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Charleston Protesters Challenge Controversial Ordinance | Charleston News
Charleston’s controversial protest ordinance is under fire as residents rally against its sweeping restrictions—requiring permits, dictating protest locations…
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!South Carolina New Play Festival Returns | Charleston News
South Carolina’s beloved New Play Festival is roaring back after nearly two decades—bringing fresh voices, bold storytelling, and a vibrant platform for…
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Berkeley County Pays to Train EMTs | Charleston News
Berkeley County EMS is turning the tide on a nationwide EMT shortage by launching a paid EMT Academy that covers tuition and pays trainees—creating a direct…
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Bob Johnstone Sails On at 92 | Charleston News
At 92, Bob Johnstone still sails—just not on the open sea, but on Quay Pond in his retirement community, racing three-foot model sailboats with the Bishop…
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Aqua Lounge Owner Faces Legal Fallout | Charleston News
Aqua Lounge’s owner, Lorenzo Lavar Johnson, faces mounting legal fallout after two deadly shootings at his Rivers Avenue club — the first in June 2025 left a…
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Fire Stations Get Major Upgrade | Charleston News
St. Johns Fire District is getting a major upgrade—no tax hike for residents—thanks to a $9.5 million loan from Charleston County. Two new stations, Station…
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Charleston Transit Gets Major Upgrade | Charleston News
Charleston County just poured $15 million into CARTA’s future—with federal grants fueling a major overhaul. Downtown’s HOP lot will transform into a…
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Charleston Votes on $4.25B Transit Tax | Charleston News
Charleston County just approved a major transportation sales tax plan set to hit the ballot on November 3rd — if voters say yes, it could raise $4.25 billion…
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!South Carolina Senate Primary Heats Up | Charleston News
South Carolina’s Republican Senate primary is heating up as the filing deadline looms—five candidates already in, with more expected before July 28th. Big…
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Folly Beach Weighs Short-Term Rental Future | Charleston News
Folly Beach is diving deep into its short-term rental rules, commissioning a data-driven study with the College of Charleston to evaluate the real impact of…
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Trans Activist Sentenced for Threats Against Rep Mace | Charleston News
A transgender activist, Samuel Theodore Cain, just received a five-year sentence for threatening to assassinate U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace — including 30 months of…
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Church and Academy Face Abuse Lawsuit | Charleston News
A shocking lawsuit has erupted in South Carolina after a child alleges sexual abuse by a convicted sex offender who allegedly worked at Pawleys Island…
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Hotel Maintenance Turned Thief | Charleston News
A Charleston County jury sentenced 46-year-old Dexter Martin to 15 years for robbing a hotel room and stealing the occupant’s guns—using a master key he kept…
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!CARTA’s Big Transit Upgrade | Charleston News
CARTA is rolling out a $15 million upgrade to transform Charleston’s transit system—fueled by federal grants and aimed at boosting reliability and rider…
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Teen Charged in Modoc Boy’s Drowning | Charleston News
Tragedy struck at Strom Thurmond Lake in Modoc, South Carolina, when a 13-year-old boy was found dead after a brutal knife attack at a dock. A 17-year-old…
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Wildfire Update, Graham Funeral, and Local News | Charleston News
Wildfire in Francis Marion National Forest is now 10% contained, having burned 900 acres as crews battle to keep it within break paths—rain in the forecast…
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Abandoned Boats Threaten South Carolina Waters | Charleston News
Hundreds of aging, uninsured boats in South Carolina’s waterways are teetering on the brink of abandonment—threatening years of environmental progress. As…
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Play It Forward for Kids' Growth | Charleston News
Jennie Moore Elementary’s Kaleidoscope program is launching “Play It Forward” to upgrade after-school and summer activities with hands-on games, STEM tools…
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Three Stolen Cars Recovered in Mount Pleasant | Charleston News
Mount Pleasant police wrapped up a string of car break-ins with a major win—recovering three stolen vehicles, including one hidden deep in local woods off…
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Woman Sentenced for Threatening Congresswoman | Charleston News
A 28-year-old woman from Indianapolis, Shayla Addison, has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for sending explicit threats to U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace…
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Rabies Scare in Charleston and York Counties | Charleston News
Rabies scare hits Charleston County after a raccoon got too close to two people near Erica Road—both are now being monitored. Meanwhile, a bat in York County…
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Gullah Geechee Culture Gets Major Boost | Charleston News
The Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor just landed a $150,000 grant to hire a dedicated Preservation Director—crucial for safeguarding this vibrant…
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Church & School Scandal in Georgetown | Charleston News
Four people, including a convicted sex offender and former church and school leaders, face serious charges after allegedly colluding to put children at risk in…
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!K-9 Yoda Tracks Down Escaping Suspect | Charleston News
Fifty-four-year-old Robert Melvin Ford bolted into the woods after deputies showed up to serve warrants for stalking, probation violation, and resisting…
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Grandma Leaves Child in Hot Car | Charleston News
A 78-year-old woman faces charges after leaving a 9-year-old child and a dog in a scorching car—where temperatures soared past 104 degrees—while she ran into…
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Nolan Wells Case: Independent Autopsy Revealed | Charleston News
Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old missing since July 4th, was found dead in the water off Horn Island on July 6th—his cause of death remains unknown pending autopsy…
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Church Leaders Accused of Covering Up Abuse | Charleston News
Three former leaders at Pawley’s Island Community Church — pastor Donald Williams, his wife Ginny, and academy director Niki Howard — face serious charges…
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Suspect Wanted in Credit Union Heist | Charleston News
North Charleston police are hunting a suspect linked to a daylight credit union robbery on Rivers Avenue, where a man walked in, demanded cash, and fled with…
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Wildfire in Francis Marion Forest | Charleston News
A wildfire in the Francis Marion National Forest, which started on July 18th at just 15 acres, has now grown to nearly 900 acres—spreading through trees…
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Road Rage Shooting Case Dismissed | Charleston News
A fatal road rage shooting case collapses as charges against disabled Navy veteran Michael Pressley are dismissed — after he shot and killed 30-year-old…
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Bank Robbery in North Charleston | Charleston News
Bank Robbery in North Charleston | Charleston News
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!SC Votes Abroad Agreement Explained | Charleston News
The DOJ and South Carolina’s Election Commission just struck a deal to ensure troops and overseas citizens can vote smoothly in the August 11 Republican…
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Teach Kids Money Habits Early | Charleston News
Teach your kids money sense early—it’s the ultimate gift. Financial planner Chris Cabri breaks it down into three simple, practical steps that build lifelong…
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Homeless Voices Lead New Council | Charleston News
North Charleston just launched a groundbreaking nine-member homeless council, five of whom live unhoused — whether in encampments or couches — alongside four…
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Cyclosporiasis Outbreak in South Carolina | Charleston News
South Carolina’s grappling with a rising outbreak of cyclosporiasis — a nasty parasite-triggered diarrheal illness — with 23 confirmed cases so far, and more…
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Sound Wall or Sidetracked Projects | Charleston News
Charleston County’s $4 billion transportation sales tax plan faces a pivotal decision: add a $20 million sound wall for Northwood Estates—long sought by…
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Dockside Condos Unauthorized Residents | Charleston News
Unauthorized residents have been spotted moving into the abandoned Dockside Condominiums in Charleston, sparking a city-vs-owners standoff. While the city…
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Fixing Failing Septics for Cleaner Water | Charleston News
Failing septic systems are poisoning Charleston’s waterways, with tests revealing dangerous bacteria leaking into streams and estuaries—making swimming…
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Tropical Storm Bertha Approaches Coast | Charleston News
Tropical Depression Two has become Tropical Storm Bertha, churning in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico with slow, erratic movement—and forecasters are sounding…
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Darline Graham Enters Senate Race | Charleston News
Darline Graham, newly sworn in to finish her brother Lindsey Graham’s Senate term, just dropped a bombshell: she’s running for the full term. With the special…
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Grid Modernization Engine Launches in Carolinas | Charleston News
The National Science Foundation is pouring $160 million into 36 counties across North and South Carolina to build a cutting-edge energy grid hub — the Grid…
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Convicted Sex Offender at Church School | Charleston News
Convicted sex offender Warren Perry was found working at a church-run school, sparking a major arrest sweep in Georgetown County. Perry, 70, was employed as a…
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Freddie Bennett Arrested in Maple Street Incident | Charleston News
Freddie Bennett Arrested in Maple Street Incident | Charleston News
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Military Ballots & Candidate Controversy | Charleston News
Tight deadlines and federal rules collide as South Carolina races to mail absentee ballots to military and overseas voters by August 1st—just days before the…
Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!South Carolina’s AI Bet and the Costs | Charleston News
South Carolina is betting big on AI, pouring $80 million into data centers—nearly triple its previous investment—to fuel tech-driven economic growth, which has…